The Battle of Cropredy – August Bank Holiday
Multiple dates and times
Cropredy, OX17 1PQ
Description
About this event
There is a full day of activity to thrill and intrigue, with food traders, beer tent and living history all available to the public before, during and after the main event, which is the spectacle of the recreation of the Battle of Cropredy in 1644.
This encounter was the second major encounter of the English Civil Wars in this area and will feature Cannon, Musket, Calvary and Pike, staged by Europe’s largest re-enactment society, The Sealed Knot.
A truly immersive day out for all the family and not one to be missed!
Dates & Times
Sunday 25th August & Monday 26th August 2024
Living History and Demonstrations from 11.00am Each Day
Re-enactments commence at 12.30 Each Day with main battle starting at 2pm
Living History, Food Traders from 11.00am - 4pm Each Day
Beer Tent from 11.00am - 4pm Each Day
Ticket Prices
£15 Per Family (2 Adults & 2 Children includes parking when booked through this site)
£6 Per Individual Adult (Includes parking when booked through this site)
£3 Concessions (OAP’S and Children under 16 years of age, includes parking when booked through this site)
Children under 5 enter free
£2 Parking charge if ticket is bought at the event and not through this site
Dogs Welcome on leads, do remember there will be a lot of noise
About the organiser
The Sealed Knot is the oldest re-enactment society in the UK, a registered educational charity, and the single biggest re-enactment society in Europe. The Sealed Knot brings history to life by staging events throughout the country all year round, offering a chance to experience at first hand the horrors of a nation at war with itself, as well as providing a glimpse of everyday life in the 17th century.
Find out more at www.thesealedknot.org.uk
Location
Cropredy, OX17 1PQ